Tag: Image & Form
News What SteamWorld Game Deserves A Sequel? Image & Form Would Like To Know
Go on, tell 'em!
Late last year, Image & Form reminded fans it was working on more games in the SteamWorld series. At the time, it also said it was open to sequels and even revisiting earlier entries in the series. In a bit of an update, it's now asked what it should do next. More precisely, it wants to know what SteamWorld game "desperately"...
News Image & Form Reminds Us That It's Making More SteamWorld Games
"We're not ruling out sequels"
In this new era of gaming on Switch, indie games are being loved and appreciated more than ever before, but one indie franchise that's always been popular with Nintendo fans is the excellent SteamWorld series from Image & Form. The SteamWorld games have been a hit with Nintendo's audience since the Wii U and 3DS...
News Image & Form Gives Away 2,000 SteamWorld Games, Codes Now Sent Out To Winners
Were you one of the lucky ones?
Update (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 15:30 BST): Image & Form's SteamWorld giveaway turned out to be a resounding success, with the studio reporting "tens of thousands of requests" over the qualifying period. Thanks to this, the team decided to double the number of free games being given away from 1,000 to 2,000, with all...
News A New SteamWorld Game Is Now In Development From Image & Form
Job request reveals all
A brand new game in Image & Form's SteamWorld universe is now in development, the company has revealed. The news actually comes the studio's Twitter account, where the team has put out the call for any talented 2D artists who might fancy working on the new title. Naturally, it stops short of giving away too much. In a...
News Image & Form Is Preparing "Something Special" For Next Week
Get excited!
We know how passionate Image & Form are when it comes to the SteamWorld series, with the developer releasing its latest entry at the end of last month. So, what's next? Nobody is really sure, but what we do know is the Swedish-based company has been preparing "something special" for next week. The developer made this comment over on...
News SteamWorld Dev Image & Form Says 2019 Will Be "Huge", News Coming "Sooner Than You Think"
The big teases...
Image & Form Games, the studio behind indie favourites like SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist, and more, has shared an incredibly teasing message to fans which hints at things to come in 2019. The last we saw from Image & Form was the Nintendo Switch port of SteamWorld Dig, with SteamWorld Dig 2 launching not long before...
News Former Nintendo Of Europe Staffer Ed Valiente Joins Thunderful
Star of the November 2015 Nintendo Direct jumps ship
Thunderful - the new company formed by Swedish studios Image & Form and Zoink! Games - has made a key hire in the shape of Ed Valiente, who joins from Nintendo of Europe. You might remember Ed from the November 2015 Nintendo Direct, where he was brave enough to step in front of...
News Image & Form And Zoink! Games Join Forces Under New Company Thunderful
Both will continue to create their own games, though
Swedish studios Image & Form and Zoink! Games have joined forced to create Thunderful, a new entity which will wholly own both companies. They're not going away, however; the two Gothenburg-based studios will "continue to develop games with existing and new IPs under their respective...
News Image & Form Will Be Bringing More Games To Switch Next Year
Yes please!
With SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition blasting its way onto the Switch's eShop on 28th December, and with the incredible success of the wonderful SteamWorld Dig 2 that came to the console earlier this year, it's pretty safe to say that Image & Form had a pretty decent 2017. The future is looking just...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Gets a Hot New HOME Screen Icon
The icon the game deserves
SteamWorld Dig 2 is an excellent game on the Switch eShop, meeting expectations and also delivering the IP's most successful launch. It's certainly among the 'must-have' downloads, but the ever-demanding Switch audience has had one complaint - its HOME screen icon. To be fair, the launch logo was a bit rubbish.
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Has Had the Biggest Launch in the IP's History
Has already earned back most of the development costs
SteamWorld Dig 2 arrived recently; it's certainly one of the most high-profile download arrivals on Switch to date, and we think it's rather brilliant. It's bigger and more ambitious than its predecessor, and in some ways reflects the growing confidence of Image & Form that started to show...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Arrives on 21st September, Image & Form Confirms Pricing
"It's more than a nice deal"
During today's Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase, it was confirmed that the highly anticipated SteamWorld Dig 2 will arrive on 21st September; developer Image & Form has also confirmed the pricing. It'll cost $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99, which is higher that the original SteamWorld Dig but in the same...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 is 'Pretty Much Finished' But is Now Due 'Late Summer/Early Fall 2017'
Pushed back for extra polish
Image & Form has issued an update on the much-anticipated SteamWorld Dig 2, which is a mix of good and bad news. The good news is that the game is 'pretty much finished', and though it has also been announced for PS4 and PC the Switch version is 'still the main platform'. The bad news is that the studio is pushing...
Video SteamWorld Dig 2's Lead Designer Pitches in With Q & A on Upcoming Sequel
HD Rumble and all sorts of goodness promised
SteamWorld Dig 2 is likely near the top of a number of Switch eShop wishlists, as it's the long-awaited direct sequel to Image & Form's breakout hit (as it was back then) on the 3DS eShop. Given the lead role it had in the Nindies Showcase in Switch launch week, it's evidently a big part of Nintendo's...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off SteamWorld Dig 2 on the Switch
Diggin' Dorothy
SteamWorld Dig 2 was chosen to lead off the Switch Nindie Showcase, broadcast shortly before the system launched. The original SteamWorld Dig was a bit of a breakout hit for Image & Form, of course - though the studio had a long track record before that 3DS eShop release, it has often admitted that the success of that game took...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 to Make Its Public Debut at PAX East This Week
Following last week's appearance at GDC, of course
When Nintendo unveiled its Nindie showcase shortly before launch it opened the broadcast with SteamWorld Dig 2 by Image & Form, with the Swedish studio announcing the sequel to its significant breakout hit. It certainly looked rather promising: After appearing at the industry GDC event, the...
Video Image & Form Explains the Truth Behind 'SteamWorld Quest'
A surprisingly hum-drum tale
It was good news when SteamWorld Dig 2 was announced earlier this week, leading off the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase. After the impressive success of the original a direct sequel always seemed on the cards, and over the past few years Image & Form had often suggested as much. Now that it's out there, the studio...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 is Digging Its Way Onto the Nintendo Switch in Summer
Explore and survive with Dorothy
In exciting news for fans of Image & Form, it was confirmed in the Nindies Showcase that SteamWorld Dig 2 is coming first to Nintendo Switch - the target release window is Summer this year. This time around you play as Dorothy, and the core gameplay of the original has been enhanced with more dangers and moves...
Video The Weird and Wonderful World of the SteamWorld Miiverse Communities
Co-presented by Allbran Sigson
Miiverse is, alas, one day going to be but a treasured memory. A quirky part of the Wii U and 3DS landscape, Nintendo is moving on and not including its bespoke social network on the Switch; that's a bit of a pity, as some entertaining posts will no doubt be lost. Image & Form has now produced a funny video...
News Image & Form Gets SteamWorld Fans Speculating with New Tease
The reveal is close
Image & Form confirmed late last year that it's releasing a new SteamWorld game in 2017, which is unsurprising in light of the franchise proving a success for the company. It's expected on Switch, of course, and it's also been known for a little while that it'll be on show this March at PAX East. Image & Form has now...
News A New SteamWorld Project is Coming in 2017 as Image & Form Gears Up for Its 20th Anniversary
It'll be shown at PAX East
Image & Form has posted its final 'Engine Room' episode of the year, in which it looks back on 2016 (a bit) and looks ahead at what's to come. The hosting duo confirm that 2017 will see a new SteamWorld project, and it'll be shown at PAX East in Boston; the company will also be celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Is...
Video Image & Form Discusses Nintendo Switch Capabilities and 'Cool Facts'
With an eye on its NDA, of course
The Nintendo Switch is going to be revealed more fully in January, with press and preview events also due around the same time. More questions will be answered, and we'll hopefully have a good taste of what the system will have to offer when it arrives in March. Image & Form is one of the developers that's...
Exclusive Image & Form Confirms That It's Developing a Game for Nintendo Switch
"I'm confident that the Switch will be a hit for Nintendo"
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, an exciting concept that blends a home console experience with an on-the-go tablet, detachable controllers and seemingly a range of innovative ideas. An exciting list of third-party publishers has been confirmed, but we can add one more to the list -...
Review SteamWorld Heist (Wii U eShop)
Now in steamy HD
Though Image & Form's most notable sales and critical breakthroughs have been on the 3DS, its games often cry out to be played in HD. The SteamWorld titles evoke an utterly charming steampunk aesthetic, with clunky and scrappy robots shining at full resolution on a TV. SteamWorld Heist was another hit for the studio on 3DS, but...
News SteamWorld Collection Physical Retail Release Slips to Early November in North America
eShop version of Heist still targeting October arrival
SteamWorld Heist is out now as a download and retail release (as part of SteamWorld Collection in the latter case) in Europe, with the region's Nintendo subsidiary publishing the disc version. Those awaiting the HD version in North America are still waiting, however, and those planning to grab...
Interview Image & Form Discusses Development Challenges and Continual SteamWorld Growth
"We really wanted to prove ourselves"
This week brings two intriguing retail releases in Europe, published under Nintendo's eShop Selects label. FAST Racing NEO and SteamWorld Collection will be available on disc, and in the latter case Image & Form is also bringing the same compilation to North America (in October) with a different publisher...
Video Image & Form Talks SteamWorld Heist on Wii U and States Its Next Project Will Be in the Series
Keep an eye out for an NX gag, too
SteamWorld Heist is out this week on the Wii U eShop, and is also coming to stores as the SteamWorld Collection. Quite a number of players have been waiting for the HD version, and now will have the chance to play it on Nintendo hardware. The latest 'Engine Room' video from Image & Form talks about the Wii U...
News Image & Form Confirms DLC Hat Pack for SteamWorld Heist
And you can design one of them
SteamWorld Heist has a lot of hats, a risk-reward part of the game where you sacrifice kill shots in the quest to add a nice top hat to your collection. It's one of the quirkier aspects of the game, and is no doubt all the more popular for it. Image & Form has now confirmed that it's going to produce Hat Pack DLC,...
News "Oops", Says Image & Form as 'SteamWorld Bundle' Rating is Spotted for Wii U
The pressure's building
Image & Form has established itself as a Nindie to be reckoned with thanks to the eShop releases of SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist, both arriving on the 3DS and Wii U. It seems that those titles will be getting combined into one steamy bundle, too. A USK (German) rating from May has been spotted
Video Image & Form Reiterates That SteamWorld Heist is Coming to Wii U 'Pretty Soon'
Hints at cross-buy discount, too
SteamWorld Heist may be one of the top games to have arrived on the 3DS eShop in 2015, but some have been patiently awaiting HD iterations. PS4 is first up on this score (along with Vita) but has seen its release pushed back a little to (hopefully) come out alongside the PC version. For Nintendo gamers, of course,...
Video Looking at Steamworld Heist's Ambitions Beyond The Outsider DLC
"I certainly hope to create more DLC"
Right now there's a lot of buzz around the new DLC for Steamworld Heist (out now), with its new character Fen, levels, weapons and (most importantly) expanded hat collection. Talking to Image & Form CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson about the new content it was interesting to hear how Image & Form is approaching...
Interview Image & Form Gives Us the Full Lowdown on the SteamWorld Heist: The Outsider DLC
"We make content. Content costs money."
SteamWorld Heist was one of the best eShop games of 2015, on either platform. It made its debut on 3DS, establishing its reputation ahead of the HD version rolling out this year. It already offers a lengthy campaign to show off the skill-based strategy gameplay, but Image & Form is going further with The...
News SteamWorld Heist's DLC, The Outsider, Is Coming on 28th April
It's getting steamy in here
SteamWorld Heist was one of the best 3DS eShop in 2015, and scooped various Game of the Year awards to demonstrate that point. Image & Form has maintained that there's more to come, however, and the good news is that it's not far away. The studio has confirmed that 'The Outsider', which is paid DLC, will land on 28th...
Flying the eShop flag
Nordic countries are home to some of the world's most prominent and successful game development studios - examples include DICE, Rovio and Avalanche Studios. Some excellent smaller studios are also based in the region, including Image & Form and KnapNok Games - both of which have secured nominations in the Nordic Game...
Video Image & Form Publishes Q & A on Its SteamWorld Heist Nintendo Direct Appearance
Down to the nuts and bolts
With SteamWorld Heist on the way to HD systems this year and with an update and DLC in our near future, Image & Form's title is heading into an important post-launch phase. In its latest Engine Room videos, however, the studio has been looking back to its Nintendo Direct appearance (in North America and Europe) in...
News SteamWorld Heist's DLC is Called "The Outsider", and is Coming Very Soon
HD version also to go on show at PAX East
Image & Form has been preparing us for the idea of DLC in SteamWorld Heist for quite some time, and has now given it a name - The Outsider. It's "coming very soon" alongside an update for the 3DS title, with additional languages and "added features" promised in the latter. Considering the enjoyable...
Video Image & Form Gives Behind the Scenes Details On Its Nintendo Direct Appearance
Contributed to an earlier SteamWorld Heist release
SteamWorld Heist was a terrific arrival on the 3DS late last year, earning various Game of the Year awards including our Reader's 3DS eShop Award for 2015, and re-affirmed Image & Form as a leading 'Nindie' developer. A key part of the promotion for that title came with its appearance in the...
Video Image & Form Re-Affirms SteamWorld Heist DLC Plans and Talks Over Captain Piper's Origins
Also shows off concept art and more
Following the release of SteamWorld Heist on 3DS last year, Image & Form has been stepping up its efforts this year in working on a fresh update and ports for other platforms. It's also continued its 'Engine Room' series of videos, answering fan questions and giving some insights into its work. The latest...
Video Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld amiibo Prospects and SXSW GOTY Nomination
It's possible, but which character should it be?
With the Shovel Knight amiibo out in the wild, Yacht Club Games has cleared the path for other Nindies to contemplate their own amiibo figures. As the studio explained to us, once Nintendo gave the all clear the Nindie did the vast majority of the work; as the first company to do its own amiibo, it...
Video Take a Quick Look at Some Cool SteamWorld Heist Trick Shots
Steampew-pew
SteamWorld Heist has proven rather popular so far on the 3DS eShop, but for those yet to dive in there can still be a little confusion over what kind of game it is. It's nothing like SteamWorld Dig, for one thing. So when we say it's a 2D skill-driven turn-based strategy game, putting together the pieces without play
News Image & Form Hails SteamWorld Heist as "an Even Bigger Success Than SteamWorld Dig"
Language update delayed, with "new surprises and lots of polish" promised
SteamWorld Heist was a late year treat for 3DS owners in 2015, serving up a hugely accomplished follow-up to the much loved SteamWorld Dig. Its blend of charming steampunk visuals, a humorous script and clever 2D turn-based strategy worked rather well, seemingly impressing...
Video Image & Form Launches Its Final SteamWorld Contest for 2015
Win the soundtrack, a stylish hat, games and more
SteamWorld Heist was one of a few high-profile and distinguished titles to land on the eShop in December, and unsurprisingly developer Image & Form is getting ready to step back and take a break for the Holidays. It's released one final episode of 'The Engine Room', however, with a neat prize on...
News Image & Form Celebrates SteamWorld Heist Release With an Open Letter to Fans
"Games aren't indie or AAA - they're just better or worse."
We've seen a number of excellent eShop releases in 2015, and a handful of weekly updates that have been rather exciting, but the 10th December Nintendo Download Update is right up there among the best. On Wii U there's Shin'en's FAST Racing NEO while on 3DS there's Image & Form's...
News SteamWorld Heist to Add "Fun Game Stuff" in Free January Update as Launch Trailer Arrives
Extra steamy
SteamWorld Heist is out this week on the 3DS eShop, joining Terraria on the portable and FAST Racing NEO on Wii U; along with some other releases it's looking like a crowded update. Image & Form will no doubt be hoping that the SteamWorld brand and anticipation for the turn-based strategy shooter will see it t
Feature Behind the Scenes of SteamWorld Heist
A look at development, marketing and the game's pitch for success
SteamWorld Heist is out on 10th December on the 3DS eShop, and is a title that's intrigued us from the moment it was first revealed. Its predecessor SteamWorld Dig took off on the 3DS, gaining critical acclaim and a legion of dedicated fans, in the process also helping boost developer...
News SteamWorld Heist Release Date and Pricing Confirmed
The temperature's rising
We're stepping into an exciting period of releases at retail and on the eShop, and one of the most ambitious downloadable 3DS titles on the way has a firm release date and pricing. Image & Form has confirmed that SteamWorld Heist will arrive on 10th December and will have a launch discount until the end of 2015. As...
News Weapon Variety and 60fps New 3DS Performance Outlined in SteamWorld Heist in Community Q & A
Lots of hats up for grabs, too
SteamWorld Heist is approaching a December release, so naturally Image & Form is doing its utmost to build awareness of the release. To that end it's revived its 'Engine Room' video series to tackle some questions from the community. The Q & A picks up on some key points for those curious about the upcoming...
Interview Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld Heist and Its Nintendo Direct Cameo
"I think SteamWorld Heist is on par with some first-party games"
SteamWorld Heist doesn't have a firm release date beyond 'December' quite yet, but the Image & Form title had a welcome boost in exposure in the most recent Nintendo Direct broadcasts. In North America it had a prominent role in an eShop segment provided by Bill Trinen, while in...
News Image & Form Wants Real Life SteamWorld Photos, With Copies of Heist Still Up for Grabs
Hopefully your camera skills aren't too rusty...
We've been sharing a number of the SteamWorld Heist ambassador contests with you here on Nintendo Life, which have formed a neat promotion in which a number of gamers have won copies of the upcoming game across all platforms, from 3DS to Wii U, PC and beyond. The latest contest is now live, and once...
Hands On Reaching the Depths of Space in SteamWorld Heist
We dive into an extended play session with the 3DS title
SteamWorld Heist is certainly one of the most anticipated releases heading to the 3DS eShop this year, coming to the portable first ahead of a slew of HD iterations. The success of SteamWorld Dig on the portable was an integral part of Image & Form's recent momentum, with numerous ports...